Umbrella Cover Day

Umbrella Cover Day, observed on July 6, is a quirky holiday that encourages people to notice the small, everyday items around them. Umbrella covers help protect umbrellas from dust, damage, and wear, making them last longer. They are also convenient for carrying wet umbrellas after a rainstorm.

History

Umbrella Cover Day was created in 2014 by Nancy Z. Hoffman. She established this day to celebrate the story behind umbrella covers and to encourage people to rediscover these often-overlooked accessories. Hoffman’s passion for umbrella covers even led her to open the Umbrella Cover Museum, which showcases a collection of covers from around the world.

Interesting Facts

• Umbrellas were used over 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, Persia, and India to provide shade from the sun.
• In 11th-century China, waterproof paper umbrellas were invented with a coating of wax and varnish.
• In 1929, student Slava Horowitz designed a prototype for modern folding umbrellas, but the first patent for a folding umbrella was granted in 1969 to Bradford E. Phillips.
• The Umbrella Cover Museum, founded by Nancy Z. Hoffman, opened in 1996 on Peaks Island, Portland, Maine.

How to Take Part

Celebrate Umbrella Cover Day by making sure all the umbrellas in your home have covers. Organize umbrella covers in a dedicated space so they are easy to find when needed. You can also visit the Umbrella Cover Museum or share your umbrella collection on social media to spread awareness of this unique day.

When is Umbrella Cover Day in 2025?

Umbrella Cover Day is observed on July 6 each year.

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